CarePartner; In-Home

Position: CarePartner (In-Home) (52230)
# Care Partner (In-Home) (52230)
HSRC Fortuna - Fortuna, CA 95540## Description Humboldt Senior Resource Center is looking for Care Partners to support Redwood Coast PACE participants in their home. The shifts we are looking to cover are:
* Monday through Friday, 10am to 6:30pm
* Saturday-Sunday 8am-4:30pm
* Saturday-Sunday 10am-6:30pmCare Partners must have a current driver's license and a reliable vehicle. Driving is a requirement for the position.

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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Care Partner (In-Home) provides direct, compassionate care and support to Redwood Coast PACE participants in their homes, as outlined in each participant’s individualized Plan of Care. Working under the supervision of the Lead Care Partner and in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team, this role assists participants with activities of daily living, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication and therapy support as directed.

The Care Partner helps promote independence, dignity, and quality of life while ensuring a safe and clean home environment. This position also plays a vital role in monitoring participants’ health status, reporting changes promptly, and fostering positive communication with participants, families, and care team members.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:
** 1. Assists participants with bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding at home.
2. As applicable and per the program participant’s Plan of Care:
1. Provides escort services to and from participant medical and other appointments.
2. Routinely monitors vital signs such as weight, temperature, blood pressure, and pulse at home.
3. Maintains personal care supplies such as incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and personal grooming items.
4. Provides laundry services at home.
5. Provides light shopping for necessary items such as toiletries, breakfast, and snack items.
6. Provides light housekeeping to maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the home.
7. Prepares diet appropriate meals for participants who require assistance at home.
8. Provides nutritional supplements to participants at home as ordered by the Primary Care Provider and directed by the Registered Dietitian.
9. Assists in the monitoring of appropriate diet and food and fluid intake in the home.
10. Monitors that frozen meals are sent home with participants, as required.
11. Implements the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy maintenance programs in the home.
12. Assists in the monitoring of participant physical and chemical restraints, adhering to policy and procedures for monitoring and communicating with Primary Care Physician, Registered Nurse (RN), and/or Home Care leadership team as required.
3. Assists participants in the home to get ready for transportation to the Day Center in the morning.
4. Immediately reports any observed changes in a participant’s behavior, health or mobility to the Home Care leadership team, Registered Nurse (RN), and other disciplines as needed.
5. Participates on the Interdisciplinary Team as required and communicates effectively with participants, family members, caregivers, and employees.
6. Completes documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
7. Complies with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions per the policies and procedures. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safety environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors, and others.
8. Monitors personal safety and attends to good body mechanics. Ensures infection and exposure control and is prepared in case of emergency.
9. Consistently meets or exceeds Redwood Coast PACE targets for productivity.
10. Consistently meets or exceeds Redwood Coast PACE targets for customer service.
11. Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.
12. Effectively collaborates with co-workers and contractors to meet Redwood Coast PACE goals and further success of the program.
13. Complies with all policy and procedures of Redwood Coast PACE.
14. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering age-specific care.
15. Participates in…